How to uninstall League of Legends and Riot Client?

Published: 09:51, 02 August 2023
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How to uninstall League of Legends and Riot Client?
Players await official announcements to learn how Riot plans to address the challenges posed by the Mythic Item System
Players await official announcements to learn how Riot plans to address the challenges posed by the Mythic Item System

Some players decide to uninstall League of Legends due to frustration with the game or simply to take a break from it.

The game can become monotonous over time, and certain players return only when special modes like URF or One-for-all are available. Additionally, with its sizable 16 GB footprint on your hard disk, removing League of Legends might be necessary to make room for other games or files. 

Installing League of Legends is a straightforward process, involving a simple download from the official website or through the Riot client. However, when reinstalling the game, log in to the Riot client and scroll down to 'All Games,' where you can find League of Legends and initiate the installation process. Alternatively, you can visit the League of Legends website and download the game directly from there. 

The decision to uninstall League of Legends is not an uncommon one, especially considering the game's competitive nature and potential for toxicity. However, if players find themselves overwhelmed or disheartened, taking a break can be a healthy choice. 

How to uninstall League of Legends and Riot client?

Uninstalling League of Legends can be a bit more complex than the installation process. To remove the game from your system, you won't find an option within the Riot or League client. 

Here is how you can uninstall League of Legends and Riot client:

  • Navigate to the Start menu.
  • Type 'Control Panel'.
  • Select 'Uninstall a program' below 'Programs'.
  • Scroll through the list till you find League of Legends
  • Right click on League of Legends and select Uninstall
  • The Riot client pop-up will do the rest and uninstall the game.
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Some players uninstall League of Legends and only come back when modes like URF or One-for-all go live
Some players uninstall League of Legends and only come back when modes like URF or One-for-all go live

Overall, uninstalling League of Legends requires a few additional steps compared to installation, which is a straightforward process. 

By following the steps mentioned above and taking the necessary precautions, players can effectively remove the game from their systems and create space for other activities or prepare for a fresh reinstall when the time comes.


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